My next additions are gonna be a 10x8 Rack Tom, a 14x14 Floor Tom (I like the 2 up/2 down config). Then eventually an 18" and 16" full crash, 20" thin china, and some splashes, all paiste signatures so it'll be plenty wallet draining :P

If I got the 10 and 14" toms in Inca Gold Sparkle (found some on eBay) it would be quite a bit cheaper for me than to special order them in Silver Slate. Do you think that would look bad haha? Color isn't a HUGE deal to me... I'm about sound, but I don't want something that looks horrible. I think it might look cool it would be alternating gold/silver/gold/silver, and both are sparkle finishes.

If I got the 10 and 14" toms in Inca Gold Sparkle (found some on eBay) it would be quite a bit cheaper for me than to special order them in Silver Slate. Do you think that would look bad haha? Color isn't a HUGE deal to me... I'm about sound, but I don't want something that looks horrible. I think it might look cool it would be alternating gold/silver/gold/silver, and both are sparkle finishes.

Peace, Will

What about getting the matching ones one at a time? I know I would be ultimately be happier with matching toms even if it cost more and took longer to acquire.

Very nice kits! I didn't see any mention of Hannah Ford. Gretsch is one of her endorsers and she has a VERY nice kit. I saw her at the 07' and 10' Chicago Drum Show. She's worth checking out! http://hannahforddrums.com/index.html

Loads of really great looking Gretsch sets, Hannah Ford's kit is pretty awsome! I used to have a Gretsch Renown maple in cherry burst finish and it looked great. Always impressed by what Gretsch comes out with.
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I don't really know what shells they are. The kit was originally a seven piece with four concert toms. I added reso heads to the toms a few years ago.
I like the 9x13 rack tom the best so I play it as a 4 piece.
This kit was made right before Wurlitzer bought Gretsch so the serial numbers are blacked out. Wurlitzer didn't want to warranty any drums that were in stock when they bought Gretsch so they blacked out the numbers on the tags inside the shells.
The shells are silver sealed inside with no re-rings. The bearing edges are rounded.
The outer shell is Rosewood finish. The color has darkened over the years.
When I drilled the shells for the reso lugs the wood was dark. I assume that it is mahogany.

I bought the kit new. We didn't think about things like Jasper shells and wood type back then.

I don't really know what shells they are. The kit was originally a seven piece with four concert toms. I added reso heads to the toms a few years ago.
I like the 9x13 rack tom the best so I play it as a 4 piece.
This kit was made right before Wurlitzer bought Gretsch so the serial numbers are blacked out. Wurlitzer didn't want to warranty any drums that were in stock when they bought Gretsch so they blacked out the numbers on the tags inside the shells.
The shells are silver sealed inside with no re-rings. The bearing edges are rounded.
The outer shell is Rosewood finish. The color has darkened over the years.
When I drilled the shells for the reso lugs the wood was dark. I assume that it is mahogany.

New guy here. Love my Gretsch drums. I have played all different brands, and I like these the best!!! Here is my Ebony Mist laquer kit. Jasper shells, from the early 90's. 8x12, 9x13 toms, 14x14, and 16x16 floor toms, 14x22 bass drum, and 16x20 virgin bass drum, 6.5x14 snare. 13x15 floor tom is on the way!!!

New guy here. Love my Gretsch drums. I have played all different brands, and I like these the best!!! Here is my Ebony Mist laquer kit. Jasper shells, from the early 90's. 8x12, 9x13 toms, 14x14, and 16x16 floor toms, 14x22 bass drum, and 16x20 virgin bass drum, 6.5x14 snare. 13x15 floor tom is on the way!!!

Cymbals are all Sabian HHX Evolutions except for my right hand ride wich is a Hand Hammered 21" Raw Bell Dry ride. Since these pictures were taken, I've added a 10" Evolution splash above and in between the 14" and 16" floor toms.

The throne is made by Tama and all other hardware is either Tama or Ludwig. The pedal shown is a Pearl Eliminator, but a year ago it was replaced with a Trick Pro1V.

I just added a second drum set to my studio: Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz drums in gloss natural finish. It's a small, easy-to-transport kit that will fit in my car, enabling me to play local gigs while keeping my huge, double-bass Yamaha Recording Custom kit in the studio for my drum students, for rehearsals and for recordings.

Hi there this are my gretsch kit well the others got sold and the beutifull broadkaster still
have and thinking of selling it or trading it for another USA custom gretsch kit show me what you got serjaz25@gmail or call me 956 5609750

I ordered this a few weeks ago.
Paul Cooper at the Gretsch factory posted this photo of my drums on the Gretsch Drum Forum today.

Gretsch USA Custom 18/12/14 in Champagne Sparkle
Vintage BD Spurs/Naked BD/Vintage BD T-Rods&Claws and Vintage FT Leg Plates.
A couple of other special features that will be a surprise when the drums arrive.

I have a Gretsch 4.5x14 snare drum in Champagne Sparkle (125th Anniversary) that I can use with these drums.

I don't have any idea of the time it will take for them to get from the Gretsch factory in Ridgeland SC to Long&McQuade Music in Nanaimo BC Canada. I'm ejoying the wait so far.........part of the fun is the anticipation.